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What is TIDAL?

TIDAL is a streaming service that DJs can use to access the TIDAL music catalog.

A separate subscription is needed to use this service.

For details, check out the TIDAL website.

Click here to access the TIDAL FAQ page.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-15693

Which countries can TIDAL be used in?

For the latest information on countries and regions where TIDAL is available, check out the TIDAL website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-15691

Can I play Beatsource Streaming tracks on rekordbox even in an offline environment?

Yes. Select your desired tracks from the track list in the Beatsource category of the tree view and store them to rekordbox by choosing [Store Offline] to play them in an offline environment.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-12877

Why doesn’t rekordbox show some of the tracks displayed on a streaming service’s website or app?

The use of certain tracks on streaming services by third parties is restricted due to copyright holders' intentions or other reasons.

Tracks like these don't show up in rekordbox.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-12935

When I log into TIDAL, the login window doesn’t display properly in my web browser. Why not?

You may be using a browser that's not supported by TIDAL.

Check the list of browsers that TIDAL supports and set one of those as your default browser.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-15695

Are there any potential copyright related issues with playing tracks from a streaming service in a public place or club?

This depends on your contract with the streaming service, as well as on the copyright laws of each country and international conventions.

Please contact each service for details.

SoundCloud

Beatport

Beatsource (ver. 6 supports)

TIDAL (ver. 6 supports)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502600

What is SoundCloud Go+/DJ?

SoundCloud Go+/DJ is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the SoundCloud music catalog.

A separate signing up is required to use this service.

For details, refer to the SoundCloud website.

Click here for the SoundCloud FAQ page.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502607

Are trial subscriptions available for the streaming services?

Yes.

Each streaming service offers a trial subscription. (As of Nov. 2021)

For the latest information, refer to the website of each service.

SoundCloud

Beatport

Beatsource (ver. 6 supports)

TIDAL (ver. 6 supports)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502601

Can I play TIDAL tracks with rekordbox when I’m offline?

Due to TIDAL restrictions, it's not possible to play TIDAL tracks when you're offline.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-15813

Can playlists displayed on a streaming service’s website or app be edited on rekordbox ver. 6?

Yes, playlists on the following streaming services can be edited.

Sound Cloud

(As of December 2023)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q600195

Are there any functional restrictions when using tracks from a streaming service on rekordbox ver. 6?

The following restrictions apply when using tracks from a streaming service.

EXPORT mode

Streaming services other than Beatport Streaming cannot be used. Additionally, playback is not possible with LINK EXPORT.

PERFORMANCE mode

The capture function cannot be used.
Tracks cannot be loaded to the sampler deck.

Common for all modes

The recording function cannot be used. This is due to copyright restrictions set by the streaming services.
Track information cannot be edited.
Music files are not backed up with the backup function.
Cannot be exported to a USB storage device or SD memory card.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-51498

What are the streaming services available in EXPORT mode?

The following services are available.

Beatport Streaming

(as of June 2023)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q600188

Can all SoundCloud DJ tracks be downloaded offline?

Because the music labels or uploaders of some SoundCloud DJ tracks limit offline downloads, not all tracks can be downloaded offline.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-45861

Can I play SoundCloud Go+/DJ tracks on rekordbox even in an offline environment?

It depends on your SoundCloud subscription plan.

SoundCloud Go+: Tracks cannot be played offline.
SoundCloud DJ: Tracks can be played offline if they were stored offline.

For details, please visit the SoundCloud website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-36636

Is there a storage time limit for SoundCloud DJ offline storage?

If 30 or more days pass after tracks are stored offline without connection to the Internet, these offline tracks are deleted.

However, if the device is connected to the Internet and logged in to SoundCloud on rekordbox while connected to the Internet after a term of 20 days after tracks are stored offline, the time limit for offline storage is reset.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q600151

What do I do to use tracks on the SoundCloud Free DJ Playlist?

They will become available by clicking the [Free] button on the SoundCloud tree. Refer to the SoundCloud website for latest information on supported countries.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-25703

What is Free DJ Playlists of SoundCloud?

Free DJ Playlist of SoundCloud is a playlist that can be used for free without logging in. (However, the number of available playlists is limited.)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-25685

The keys of the tracks I imported to rekordbox are different from the track keys I saw listed on the streaming service.

The track keys provided by streaming services may differ from the keys of tracks that were analyzed during import to rekordbox.

To use the keys provided by streaming services as is, remove the checkmark from the KEY checkbox in the [Track Analysis Settings].

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-25380

Do you support SoundCloud Go+/DJ High Quality Streaming?

Supported on version 6.6.0 and later.

High Quality Streaming can be used by accessing [Preferences] > [Advanced] > [Others] > [SoundCloud] and selecting [High Quality 256kbps (AAC)] for [Streaming Audio Quality].

However, [High Quality 256kbps (AAC)] may not be used to play or analyze certain tracks because the AAC format may not be available depending on the track.

In this case, [128kbps (MP3)] will be used to play and analyze the track.

The BeatGrid and CUE points may also need to be reset due to the possibility of the BeatGrid and CUE points shifting when [Streaming Audio Quality] is changed.

r details, see the FAQ.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q600147

The BeatGrid and CUE points shifted after changing the [Streaming Audio Quality] for SoundCloud or TIDAL.

When the [Streaming Audio Quality] is changed for [SoundCloud] or [TIDAL] accessed through [Preferences] > [Advanced] > [Others], BeatGrid and CUE points may need to be reset due to the possibility of the BeatGrid and CUE points shifting when [Streaming Audio Quality] is changed.

BeatGrids and phrases

Analyse the tracks.

Tips (How to analyze more than one SoundCloud Go+/DJ or TIDAL track at once)

1. Select [Collection] and click the icon on the [Attribute] column header. The [SoundCloud] or [TIDAL] checkbox can be selected to display only the SoundCloud Go+/DJ or TIDAL tracks.
2. With the tracks selected, select [Analyze Track] from the right-click menu to analyze the tracks.
3. The BeatGrid and phrase positions can also be adjusted and changed manually.

For details, see "[GRID/PHRASE EDIT] panel" in the Instruction Manual.

For CUE points such as Hot Cues and Memory Cues

Delete the CUE points before resetting them.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q600146

Which countries can Beatsource Streaming be used in?

For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the Beatsource Streaming website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-12855

What is Beatsource Streaming?

Beatsource Streaming is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the Beatsource music catalog.

You'll need a separate subscription to use this service.

For details, refer to the Beatsource website.

Click here for the Beatsource FAQ page.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-12814

What is Beatport Streaming?

Beatport Streaming is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the Beatport music catalog.

A separate signing up is required to use this service.

For details, refer to the Beatport website.

Click here for the Beatport FAQ page.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502610

Which countries can Beatport Streaming be used in?

For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the Beatport website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502609

Can I play Beatport Streaming tracks on rekordbox even in an offline environment?

Yes. Select your desired tracks from the track list in the Beatport category of the tree view and store them to the rekordbox by choosing [Store Offline] to play them in an offline environment.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502608

In what countries can SoundCloud Go+ be used?

For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the SoundCloud website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502606

What types of file formats are used by streaming services?

The file formats used by each streaming service are as follows:

Beatport Streaming: AAC (*1)
Beatsource Streaming: AAC (*1)
SoundCloud Go+: MP3 128 kbps, AAC 256kbps (*2)
SoundCloud DJ: MP3 128 kbps, AAC 256kbps (*3)
TIDAL HiFi: FLAC 44.1 kHz 16 bit, AAC 320 kbps
TIDAL Premium: AAC 320 kbps

(*1) The bitrate varies depending on your subscription plan.

(*2) Supported on version 6.5.1 and later.

(*3) Supported on version 6.6.0 and later.

For more details, check the website of each streaming service.

Beatport Streaming website
Beatsource Streaming website

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-6/#faq-q502602